Why a UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA?

Consistently ranked among the nation's top public Part-Time MBA programs, the UC Davis Bay Area Part-Time MBA prepares you to thrive in rewarding careers in the global hub of innovation.

Our STEM-designated curriculum blends strategy, data and leadership, giving you the tools to solve real business challenges, collaborate with a tight-knit cohort and build your networks across Northern California’s Super-Region, from Silicon Valley to the state capital.

We asked several new Bay Area MBA students what attracted them to the program—and why this community feels like the right place to launch the next chapter of their careers.

They highlight many reasons: our welcoming community and strong Northern California network, our long-standing reputation, leadership opportunities, and the chance to specialize through Industry Immersions.

Together, this 20th anniversary class brings diverse experiences and pursuits—from serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and running half-marathons through Napa Valley to spotting the northern lights in Alaska and being the first in their family to pursue graduate study.

For 20 years, the Bay Area Part-Time MBA program has been a cornerstone of regional economic development. Located at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, our campus offers unmatched access to more than 550 companies, from Fortune 500s to bold startups across finance, tech, biotech, health care and transportation.

Watch the video to meet several of our newest UC Davis MBAs.

Ready to join them? It's Your Turn.

Video Transcript

Kayla Deleuze
Compliance Manager and General Accountant
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery

Hi, my name is Kayla. I'm from Napa, California. I chose UC Davis for the community, the industry focuses that it provides, and the network that it has in Northern California.

A fun fact about me is that I've run three half-marathons this year, and the first one was on Highway 29 through the Napa Valley.

Logan Prince
Finance Analyst
Lockheed Martin Space

Hi, my name is Logan Prince. I'm from Dublin, California. The reason why I chose UC Davis is because of their excellence, their long-standing reputation, and of course, the convenience of how far away they are from where I live. A fun fact about me is that I was previously a weapons repair technician with the United States Marine Corps.

Sofia Chien
Assistant Buyer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Hi, I'm Sofia Chien, and I'm from Seattle, Washington. My reason for choosing UC Davis is for their great leadership opportunities. And one fun fact about me is that I am a matcha connoisseur.

Ray Kneen
Retired Chief Machinery Technician Military
U.S. Coast Guard

Hi. My name is Ray Kneen. I am from Denver, Colorado. I picked UC Davis for the unmatched reputation. A fun fact about me is I really like to dance.

Haamiz Ali
Relationship Banker
JPMorganChase

Hi, my name is Haamiz Ali. I'm from San Ramon, California. I chose the Bay Area MBA program because of its close proximity to the Silicon Valley. Fun fact about me: I've been to Alaska, and I've seen northern lights and polar bears in person.

Irma Hernandez
Senior Events Manager
Gladstone Institutes

Hi. My name is Irma Hernandez. I'm from San Francisco, California. I chose UC Davis for the Industry Immersion program, specifically the biotechnology. My interesting fact about me is that I'm a first-gen student.